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Starling Bank: Current account reviews

4.94
Based on 27,427 reviews, last reviewed 31st Mar 2026
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Latest highest rating:

4

Excellent budgeting features and intuitive app Excellent budgeting features and intuitive app interface which helps make people's finances easy to understand at a glance and empowers them to take c... Read more Reviewed on: 30th March 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

NO freedom of choice! I switched my starling account for another UK bank account to get a switching offer, however, when I've tried to reopen a Starling Bank account. . . I... Read more Reviewed on: 31st March 2026
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About this product

Starling Bank offer a current account that allows you to track your spending across 56 categories.

You can manage your current account through Starling Bank’s award-winning app. Current accounts include the option to set up Saving Spaces which are like virtual change jars within your account.

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Starling Bank Current account reviews (27427)

Brilliant

5
I've never managed my money better Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

Delighted with my Starling account

5
Easy to setup and use. Great visibility of personal spending, enabling me to better plan my budget. Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

Great bank, great app

5
It's like a bank but better . Everything you would expect from a bank but not hindered by old and outdated technology and practices Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

Simple, honest banking

5
I use my Starling account as a secondary account currently, however I can see this changing in the near future. The app is easy to understand and there's no hidden surprises anywhere. Everything is staright forward and easy to understand. As soon as I do any kind of transaction I get a notification which I love. Bye bye TSB, hello Starling Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

Easy and pretty

5
Had never enjoyed going into my banking app before. Love the Goals and Settle Up Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

Functional good looking app AND I can hold Euros

5
The app isn’t a crime against basic UX principles unlike many competitors. I can hold Euros and spend them with one debit card. They pay interest. They are open and communicative. Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

Excellent customer care and good quality service

4
I love the interest added every month to my money. Transfers are instant Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

Easy peasy

5
I applied for this account to help with saving and getting out of debt. I use the spaces for my sinking and emergency fund. It's easy to transfer money in and out. Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

Amazing

5
Easy fo use app. Great benefits when travelling abroad with no fees. Instant transaction notification. Much better than other large banks Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

Slick easy and stress free banking

5
If apple developed a bank then this would be it. Slick forward thinking banking for the 21st century. Reviewed on: 6th November 2019

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